Tirofiban

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Definition
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Tirofiban is a glycoprotein IIb/IIIa receptor blocker. The binding to the GPIIb-/IIIa-receptors is reversible

Indication
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Unstable angina pectoris and non-Q-wave infarction

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Dosage and method of use
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Initially 0.4 ug/kg/min over 30 minutes i.v., then 0.1 ug/kg/min over 48 hours

Preparations
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Aggrastat®

Literature
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  1. HA Neumann (2014) The coagulation system. ABW-Scientific Publisher GmbH Berlin

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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